Centers for Chemical Innovation
ID: 359954Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$4M - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359954

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23575
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Centers for Chemical Innovation" aimed at supporting research centers that tackle significant, long-term fundamental challenges in chemical research. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and institutions of higher education located in the U.S., with a focus on projects that demonstrate transformative potential in chemistry, particularly in areas such as Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, and Clean Energy. The program consists of two phases, with Phase I proposals funded in FY 2024 eligible to seek Phase II funding in FY 2027, and an estimated total program funding of $9.4 million, with individual awards starting at $4 million. Interested parties should refer to the NSF publication for further details and can contact grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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